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Australia’s Highest-Paid Chief Executive Has Just Landed a New Deal

News Corp extended CEO Robert Thomson's contract by five years on June 22, 2025, securing his leadership through June 2030 in New York City.
Thomson's extension reflects his 12 years at News Corp, during which he transformed the company amid rapid media industry changes and portfolio reshaping.
Under Thomson, News Corp completed the sale of Foxtel to DAZN in April 2025, increased digital revenues to 50% by fiscal 2024, and licensed intellectual property to major tech platforms including OpenAI.
Thomson earned $41.9 million in take-home pay last year, while Canadian CEOs' median total compensation rose 19.6% to $10.3 million in 2024 driven by strong market performance.
The contract extension underscores Thomson's critical role in creating shareholder value and guiding News Corp through sustained growth and digital transformation.

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